Mid-Level Federal Solutions Architect (Remote-Friendly)

Peraton; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Solutions Architect in Reston, VA to support the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for Federal Civilian Sector. You will contribute hands-on architecture content, artifacts, and proposal support across pursuit sizes, collaborating with Senior and Principal Architects.

You will develop components in cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, and DevSecOps while engaging with customers to translate mission needs into implementable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• Five (5)+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical delivery preferred.
• 2+ years contributing to solution design on enterprise IT pursuits or programs.
• Hands-on experience in at least two architecture domains (cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT ops, DevSecOps).
• Familiarity with federal acquisition processes and compliance (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solution architecture development on federal civilian pursuits under Senior/Principal Architects.
• Develop architecture components in cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT operations, DevSecOps, or managed services.
• Support technical solutioning sessions with capture teams, partners, and SMEs; capture decisions and draft artifacts.
• Author technical proposal content (sections, diagrams, tables) under review of senior solution leads.
• Develop architecture artifacts including system diagrams, data flows, integration approaches, and transition plans.
• Research emerging technologies, vendor capabilities, and competitive positioning to support solution decisions.
• Participate in customer engagements to understand mission requirements and technology environments.
• Evaluate Peraton Labs capabilities and partner technologies for inclusion in solutions.

Skills

Enterprise IT architecture

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Solution architecture delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Solutions Architect in Reston, VA to support the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for Federal Civilian Sector. You will contribute hands-on architecture content, artifacts, and proposal support across pursuit sizes, collaborating with Senior and Principal Architects.

You will develop components in cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, and DevSecOps while engaging with customers to translate mission needs into implementable designs.